PETER ASHER: EVERYWHERE MAN

TONIGHT! Join us for a special screening of this wonderful new doc - Wednesday, July 8 at 7:30.  "Peter Asher’s extraordinary life has intersected with some of the greatest artists and musical moments of the last six decades. A child actor who became a pop star and then a manager and producer to the likes of James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt, he is a Zelig-like figure who remains a vital creative force to this day. Featuring interviews with Paul McCartney, Carole King, and many more." Tickets are on sale now - $12.50 each.

WED, JULY 8 | 7:30

THE NEON'S PATIO PARTIES CONTINUE THIS FRIDAY!

For 6 more weeks this summer, THE NEON's Eichelberger Foundation Patio will be the place to mingle!
Join us for "Gallery & Visual Artists' Night"...with fun music and great cocktails. Please help us spread the word.  Whether you're coming to a movie, stopping by before dinner in the Oregon District, or just relaxing with friends, our patio is the perfect destination for Happy Hour on Friday nights this summer.
Special thanks to THE NEON's Board of Directors for helping to make this series possible.

Here are our hosts for the next few weeks:
July 10 - Gallery & Visual Artists' Night
July 17 - WYSO & THE NEON's Board of Directors
July 25 - Amelia Robinson & Anthony Shoemaker

FAMILY SUMMER FILM FEST

CONTINUING THIS SATURDAY, JULY 11 - Featuring CARL THE COLLECTOR!
Join us with FREE programming for kids for this summer - in partnership with our friends from ThinkTV, Dayton Metro Library and PBS Kids, and PreSchool Promise! 
Click the poster to visit our site for all the details.
We couldn't do this without the generosity of our sponsors - Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz and FLOC (For Love of Children).
Each week includes free books, free programming from PBS Kids, and an activity on our patio.
Please let folks with little ones know about this engaging programming that helps reduce the "summer slide."

Victor & Mal's CULT MOVIE NIGHT: EBONY & IVORY

"Cult Movie Night returns with the follow up film to THE GREASY STRANGER - EBONY & IVORY. Starring Dayton, Ohio native Gil Gex, who will be making a rare, live appearance at the screening, doing a special introduction and Q&A following the film...From Jim Hosking - creator of ultimate cult tales THE GREASY STRANGLER and AN EVENING WITH BEVERLY LUFF LINN - comes this charmingly stoopid, unforgettable practical-joke retelling of Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder's Eighties collaboration. Hosking stretches this premise to its absurdist shattering point, throwing in deadpan grotesque humor, bad-trip vibes and startling visual design. If you're willing to plunge into the depths of idiocy to match this film's wavelength, you will be rewarded with the greatest of gifts: the gift of laughter." (taken from Cult Movie Night press notes)

THU, JULY 16 | 7:30

THE TRUE STORY OF TAMARA DE LEMPICKA & THE ART OF SURVIVAL

"A visually stunning and sweeping feature documentary that traces the life and survival of the renowned painter through her powerful paintings – from her rise to international stardom in 1920s Paris, to her move to the United States in 1940, and her revival in the current art market. Tamara de Lempicka was the preeminent Art Deco painter, known for her high-gloss sensual nudes and portraits of high society during the Jazz Age. She was marginalized and gained notoriety for her romantic liaisons with her models and her indulgent, decadent lifestyle, but she was so much more."
Special one-time screening, followed by a presentation from Dr. Jerry Smith of Dayton Art Institute.
All members of DAI get FREE popcorn at this screening when they show their DAI membership card.

SUN, JULY 26 | 5:00

ART HOUSE THEATER DAY:
ONCE UPON A TIME IN A CINEMA

ART HOUSE THEATER DAY - a "holiday" celebrating exactly what THE NEON does - was officially set up for Thursday, July 30 this year...but we already had quite a full day on the books.  That said, we're able to squeeze in a one-time screening of this charming flick about a cinema...and we think it's a perfect fit.
"Earl Clancy, a cinema owner on the edge, battles a series of disasters while juggling personal turmoil and the chaos of a packed Friday night crowd. Told in real time over the course of the movie playing in the cinema."
One Time Only! Thursday, July 30 at 5:15.  Tickets are $10 each.

THU, JULY 30 | 5:15

BEACHES

Join us on "International Friendship Day" for a film that is so near and dear to my heart.  This soundtrack played on repeat on my walkman for months and months during my high school years. And despite this adoration subjecting me to quite a bit of bullying those days, Bette Midler still stands as one of my all-time favorite performers.  
We had to get special permission from Disney to bring this film, and though I could quote the movie from beginning to end, I can't wait to see it on the big screen again.
"When C.C. Bloom and Hilary Whitney meet in Atlantic City at age 11, it's a recipe for eternal friendship."
Starring Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, and John Heard - directed by Garry Marshall.  Tickets are $10 each.

SUN, AUG 2 | 5:00

WILD INSIDE

Join us on "International Owl Awareness Day" - Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 7:30 - for a special, one-night-only screening of WILD INSIDE. Tickets are $12.50 each.
10% of ticket sales will go to Glen Helen's Raptor Center...and you'll even be able to meet an owl in our lobby just before the screening!
"On February 2, 2023, Flaco — a male Eurasian eagle-owl, the largest species of owl in the world — was discovered missing from his cage at the Central Park Zoo in Manhattan. What follows when Flaco, who had lived his entire life in captivity, was released in New York City is a surprising story revealing the delight, concern, and fascination of millions in the city and beyond."

TUE, AUG 4 | 7:30

NEON Nostalgia Night: 
OVERBOARD

Our next NEON Nostalgia Night will start with a yacht rock party on our patio - with a themed cocktail and great music!  Then join us for the 1987 classic comedy OVERBOARD - starring Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell.
Thursday, August 6 - The patio party will start at 6:30, with the movie starting at 7:30.
Tickets are $12.50 each!
Special thanks to our sponsor - Brian Sharp of SharpGroup Berkshire Hathaway Professional Home Realty!

THU, AUG 6 | 7:30

Crafty Cinema presents:
MEAN GIRLS

Get ready for an afternoon of creativity, entertainment, and social activism at "Crafty Cinema for a Cause" at THE NEON - hosted by the Savage Stitcher (Angie). This unique charity event brings together the joy of crafting with the magic of film, all while supporting Thrive Youth Collective. Bring your own craft project that you can work on in your seat (such as crochet, knitting, embroidery, cross stitch, etc.) and we will all enjoy an afternoon showing of MEAN GIRLS with the lights up so you can work on a project you’ve been putting off, or start something new. This is a free event with a suggested donation of $20 that will be collected at the door and all proceeds will go to Thrive Youth Collective - a local nonprofit focused on supporting our Queer youth.

SUN, AUG. 9 | 12:30

TONI MORRISON:
THE PIECES I AM

Join us as we partner with Dayton Metro Library and Charles F. Kettering Foundation for a special screening of TONI MORRISON: THE PIECES I AM  as part of "Beloved. Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison" -- Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 6:30.
As we reflect on America's 250th, we want to celebrate Toni Morrison, born in Lorain, Ohio, and her contribution to the American story.
The screening will be followed by a discussion led by Dr. ShaDawn Battle - Assistant Professor, Gender and Diversity Studies Program - Xavier University.

A limited number of FREE tickets are available in-person (limit 2 per person) at THE NEON's Box Office.  Remaining tickets are $5 each (in-person or on-line) - available now.

WED, AUG 12 | 7:30

ARE YOU A LIBRARIAN?

The Center for Impact and Innovation and the Dayton Metro Library invite you to join us for a special screening of ARE YOU A LIBRARIAN?, a powerful documentary exploring the voices, experiences, and impact of Black librarians and information professionals.

This compelling film highlights the contributions, challenges, and leadership of Black librarians while creating space for meaningful dialogue about representation, access, literacy, and the evolving role of libraries in our communities.

Saturday, Aug. 15 at Noon - doors open at 11:15am. Tickets to this event are FREE - given on a first-come, first-served basis when doors open on Aug. 15.

SAT, AUG 15 | Noon

Free Flo Box presents
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS - 
THE DIRECTOR'S CUT

"Don’t miss a one of a kind opportunity to experience LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS as you’ve likely never seen it before. Join us for a special screening of the film’s rarely seen Director’s Cut - featuring the original ending that most audiences have never seen. This cult classic remains one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, packed with unforgettable songs, outrageous characters, and one very hungry plant. The evening also benefits the Free Flo Box, a Dayton nonprofit dedicated to ending period poverty by providing free menstrual products in community period product pantries and menstrual health education... Every ticket and donation helps keep our period pantries stocked, expands access to reusable products, and supports dignity for our neighbors. Join us for a one of a kind movie experience, help 'Feed the Pantry, Not the Plant,' and make a lasting difference in our community." (Free Flo Box)

WED, AUG 19 | 7:30

CAT VIDEO FEST 2026

"Our fuzzy overlords return to the big screen! Each year, CatVideoFest curates a compilation reel of the latest, best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and, of course, classic internet powerhouses (Keyboard Cat, we’re looking at you)."
Saturday, Aug. 22 at Noon. Tickets are $10 each - with 10% going to The Humane Society of Greater Dayton.
Meet kitties in the lobby before our screening on Aug. 22!
Tickets on sale now!

SAT, AUG 22 | NOON

DAYTON DAILY's "Best of Dayton" & CYMI HOLDINGS "Dream Big Award"

In the last couple weeks, THE NEON has been honored with two different awards.  The first was "Best Movie Theater" - as determined by readers of Dayton Daily News and Dayton.Com.  Many thanks to everyone who voted for us.  We've won this award the last five years, and we are so grateful to receive this distinction again. Thank you!

Then last week, I accepted an award from CYMI Holdings and The Dayton Dragons called "The Dream Big Award." This award recognizes entrepreneurs "for their determination and dedication to growing their own unique businesses and making the Miami Valley a better place to live, work, and play."  The award was presented during a Dayton Dragons' game on July 2 against the Lansing Lugnuts, and I was happy that many board members and a few co-workers were able to join me at the game (which The Dragons won!).  A couple photos are below.  Many thanks to CYMI Holdings and The Dayton Dragons for honoring our mission and what we do at THE NEON!